Marta Smith

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About Marta Smith

Software, firmware, hardware, consulting, and corporate training professional. Exceptional technical leader with extensive experience in testing and releasing applications and drivers on multiple platforms. Many years’ experience directing teams of Developers, SDETs, and Quality Engineers with varied skill sets in multiple geographic locations. Adept at managing cross-group technology dependencies and schedules, relationships with internal and external partner teams. Key competencies include: Test automation and strategy, leadership- Python, Shell scripting (PowerShell, DOS, BASH)- Unit/code level testing - Developing app-wide and test lab automation framework and strategy - Coursework in C, C#, Device Drivers - Use of browser scripting tools such as Selenium TestNG - Strategic planning, resource management, staffing Platforms, development methodologies, additional tools and knowledge areas- Windows, Mac OS X, Unix command line, iOS - Agile/Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall - Alexa/Amazon cloud ecosystem - Performance testing and profiling, audio quality, source control, project management - Windows Kernel Debugging My passion is developing the quality model for software projects, as well as the careers of the people involved, with focus on work-life balance. In addition to deep software test code and test harness experience, I have extensive experience in interviewing, evaluating, and mentoring engineering talent. I am also an experienced corporate trainer, and can both teach and implement Agile development methodologies. I am adept at gap analysis of coding and testing practices, automated test scripts and suites, schedules, and engineering practices. I create effective strategies to address the gaps and streamline the work. I work productively with all key stakeholders across teams, disciplines, sites, and leadership levels. Additional specialties: Code review, automation strategy, architecture evaluation, best practices implementation, strategic product planning, operating system integration testing, end-user testing.